1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in water.

2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth; set aside.

4. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Gently press peanuts into sides of cake. Yield: 12 servings.

I’m at the top of SKY Costanera! This place is an amazing view of Santiago, Chile. I’m at the top of the tallest building in South America. It’s basically a mall so I’m heading to the MAC makeup counter downstairs.

DAY 2

With the Marketing Team and touring facility in Chile.

DAY 3

Saturday adventure! A couple of non skiing posers heading to a ski lift in the Andes Mountains, lol!

DAY 4

The last day in Santiago, Chile my cousin and I took the subway downtown to get our museum fix, and we happened upon Señor de los Milagros “Lord of Miracles” Festival.

Made to Measure (M2M), the first-ever fashion video network, is now available exclusively on Apple TV starting today. M2M covers the world of fashion and style – past, present and future — through fresh and culturally relevant storytelling. M2M features original programming, classic fashion films and runway shows from the world’s top designers. M2M’s original series and documentaries highlight the people, issues, trends and events that have defined and transformed the fashion landscape.

Fudgy brownies and rich pecan pie filling bake together into one incredibly decadent dessert. Seriously though, this is one mashup where the final product is better than the sum of its parts. I’m not sure I can have another brownie or slice of pecan pie without thinking about how much better it is when they’re together.

2. In a medium saucepan set over medium low heat, melt the butter and chocolate together until melted and smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture and mix just until no streaks of flour remain.

3. Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.

4. While the brownies are baking, prepare the pecan pie filling. Whisk together the honey or light corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add the melted butter and mix until combined. Add the pecans and stir until they’ve all been coated in the filling.

5. After 20 minutes, remove the brownies from the oven and gently pour the pecan pie filling on top, using a knife to evenly distribute it over the brownie batter.

6. Bake for an additional 35-45 minutes until center jiggles slightly when gently shaken. Cool completely to room temperature, for at least 2 hours, to completely set the brownies. If desired, chill in the fridge for a shorter cooling time.

After an indulgent quick bake to whip up this weekend? Look no further; these honeycomb shards dipped in chocolate are the perfect partner to a cosy Saturday evening on the sofa, or alternatively would make a great side to after dinner coffee.

This Texas Sheet Cake is a family tradition, we grew up eating it. I’ve had many Texas Sheet Cakes or Texas Chocolate Cakes or Chocolate Sheet cakes, as everyone in my home state of Texas has their own version of it. This is hands down the best one that I’ve ever eaten and everyone falls instantly in love with it.
It’s quite addictive, you can’t eat just one bite, trust me… you keep going back for more.